2015/12/08 City Council Resolution 2015-188RESOLUTION NO. 2015 -188
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
SUPPORTING A GRANT APPLICATION FROM THE CHILD PARENT INSTITUTE TO
INITIATE THE RAISING SUCCESSFUL KIDS PROGRAM IN THE COTATI - ROHNERT
PARK UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
WHEREAS; the Portrait of Sonoma report issued by the Sonoma County Department of
Health Services found that some areas in Rohnert Park, particularly the A and B sections, have a
significantly lower ranking on the Human Development Index than other parts of the City and
Sonoma County; and
WHEREAS, many Rohnert Park families face significant socio - economic stresses that can
be addressed with programs such as Raising Successful Kids that serves at -risk families with parent
education and coaching, and supports families facing overwhelming life challenges with resource
assistance using a case management model; and
WHEREAS many Rohnert Park students requiring special academic support also have
social /emotional needs and would greatly benefit from mental health counseling; and
WHEREAS, the Child Parent Institute can offer the Raising Successful Kids program in
collaboration with local schools in the Rohnert Park - Cotati area with funding support; and Sonoma
County through the Community Development Commission has funds available on a competitive
basis which could provide the needed funding support
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Rohnert Park that it
does hereby endorse and support an application by the Child Parent Institute for funding support
from Sonoma County and the County's Community Development Commission for the Raising
Successful Kids Program.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to
execute documents pertaining to same for and on behalf of the City of Rohnert Park.
DULY AND REGULARLY ADOPTED this 8th day of December, 2015.
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Amy Ahanotu, N1 ayor i
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oAnne M. Bnergler, City erk
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